Foundry Operator

Orchid•Oregon City, OR

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon City, OR Site was established in 1969 and joined the Orchid team in 2012. The site focuses primarily on investment casting and 3D wax printing and machining and finishing and coating of orthopedic implants for extremities and large joint markets. Robotic wax assembly, internal tool and design, finished machining, polishing, and sintered bead coating are key capabilities of the site. Our 80,000 square foot, FDA registered site employs approximately 175 team members. We ship nearly 1 million hip and knee joint implants to our customers who, in turn, provide solutions that enable patients to live longer, active lives. Fully integrated, our site manufactures medical implants from start to finish complying with the ISO 13485:2016 standard. A career with Orchid provides growth opportunities, a great benefits package including performance bonuses, insurance, 401(k) with company match, and paid time off. For more information, please visit www.orchid-ortho.com.

Requirements

1+ Year Prior Work Experience (Required)
Managing Multiple Priorities - Working Experience
Quality Inspection Metrology Tools - Working Experience
Standard Operating Procedures - Working Experience
Manufacturing Safety - Working Experience
Information Capture - Working Experience
Hand Dexterity - Extensive Experience
Time management - Working Experience
Data Entry - Working Experience
Communication - Working Experience
Blueprint Reading - Working Experience
Accuracy and Attention to Detail - Working Experience
Problem Solving - Working Experience
Must be able to remain in a stationary position - Occasionally
Must be able to move about the inside of the building - Constantly
Must be able to move equipment around the building - Constantly
Must be able to ascend/descend stairs or ladders - Frequently
Must be able to position oneself and move under/around/over equipment - Frequently
Must be able to handle/adjust/inspect/position various items and equipment - Frequently
Must be able to communicate and exchange information with others - Occasionally
Must be able to perform tasks that require repetitive handling/adjusting/inspecting/positioning of items and equipment - Frequently
Must be able to distinguish and detect information such as writing and defects - Occasionally
Must be able to move equipment - Frequently
Noise - Frequently
Candidates offered employment may be required to submit to a pre-employment background check and pre-employment drug-screening based on position requirements
Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time
Candidates must be able to provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States through eVerify

Nice To Haves

High School Or Equivalent (Preferred)
Manufacturing Experience (Preferred)
Operations Experience (Preferred)
Quality Management - Basic Knowledge
Mathematical Ability - Basic Knowledge
Active Learning - Basic Knowledge

Responsibilities

Operate and maintain Flash Fire unit; Remove sealed molds from drying tunnel; Ensure molds to be dewaxed are properly sequenced FIFO per casting schedule.
Inspect molds before and after dewax operations; Load and unload molds for preheat furnaces per daily schedule
Operate induction furnace to cast molten alloy into molds.
Repair furnaces with linings and replacement of crucibles as required.
Sort molds and castings to maintain lot integrity.
Pull and set molds to sand pit to facilitate pouring of alloy into mold.
Assist melt furnace operator in casting each alloy charge.
Stage ingots for melt furnace operations per daily production schedule.
Inventory alloy and maintain daily consumption log.
Cut alloy ingots per daily casting production schedule.
Set and check melt furnace temperature controls.
Maintain precise documentation as related to daily production log
Completes all required training.
Use hand truck, pallet jack, carts and tables to safely transport product.
Maintain work area, tools and equipment in a clean and organized condition.
Detect report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
Follow designated safety rules and regulations.
Support Lean Manufacturing and EHS initiatives.
Dimensionally inspect work, using appropriate tools including, but not limited to; calipers, pin gauges, measuring instruments and surface plates, etc. as required.
Perform weekly housekeeping per 5S schedule.
Detect report faulty equipment, defective material and any unusual conditions to the department Supervisor or Lead.
Follow work orders to perform operations on various parts and products
Perform different types of operations based on manufacturing needs
Assist in training of personnel as directed by the department Supervisor or Lead.
Reinforces safety expectations. Ensures safety operating practices are demonstrated. Reports issues/concerns to Supervisor.
Support quality and compliance by adhering to all procedures, work instructions, and forms per the Quality Management Systems (QMS).